Whether work-related or on personal time, most of us send multiple emails daily, which is why learning how to properly close the correspondence is essential because, as the Washington Post notes, you can pay the price for a "careless closing."

The New York Times' Style section discusses how the sign-off can set the tone of an entire…
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I think it's more important with 'Best' that you know the person," Post says. "I think it would be very awkward to do that to a person that you only knew very slightly or hadn't yet met."

Send: Why People Email So Badly and How to Do It Better authors Will Schwalbe and David Shipley, offer a different perspective, claiming that you can warm up an otherwise "frigid and humorless" closing such as the above-mentioned "Best" by adding an exclamation point. Humor is another option. Georgetown University Professor Rev. James Schall says that he closes all his informal correspondence with "Pray for me." Also included in the humor mix: "Seacrest out."

As for other potential sign-offs and their related meanings? Apparently, "Sincerely" could signal that "There's a problem here," while "Cheers" might be too "mock-Brit." And according to the article, "Cordially" could signal to the recipient that your "hostility is only thinly veiled."

Browse the full post for more advice on how to close an email well, then let us know what you use to sign off in the comments. While you're furthering your email skills, check out our guide to the essentials of email etiquette.